Melton also noted in a press release that, "The public is reminded that the fire danger continues to be at an elevated level and to use precautions during activities in proximity dry vegetation to prevent starting wildfires."

The Roundabout Fire has been identified as human-caused, but officials are still investigating the circumstances.

Police apologize for raid on wrong home

Salt Lake City Police Chief Chris Burbank has issued an apology after narcotics detectives raided the wrong home and pointed a gun at its 76-year-old female occupant.

Burbank says the woman was not injured when the search warrant was executed Wednesday , but one officer was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation.

Officers used a battering ram to knock down the door and execute a "no-knock" search warrant.

Burbank says his department has protocols in place to prevent such mistakes, but officers did not follow protocol. He declined to elaborate.

The chief says he met with family members, apologized and assured them the police department would repair all damage to the home.

A family spokesman says the woman was "traumatized" by the incident.

- Associated Press

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State News in Brief

Utah Fire Information Officer Mike Melton said the 2,458-acre Roundabout Wildfire, burning about 20 miles north of Cedar City, was fully contained Friday afternoon. The fire began Monday and did not